Is Bennington or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bennington is safer than New York City (Safety Score 22/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,855 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 6% lower. Bennington has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Bennington has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 547.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bennington | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,855.3 | 3,039.7 | -184.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 389.1 | 671.4 | -282.4 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.9 | -3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 6.6 | 23.4 | -16.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 19.8 | 187.5 | -167.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 362.7 | 456.2 | -93.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,466.2 | 2,368.3 | +97.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 217.6 | 154.7 | +62.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,202.4 | 2,015.0 | +187.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 46.2 | 198.5 | -152.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bennington or New York City safer?
Bennington is safer with a total crime rate of 2,855 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 6% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bennington has a violent crime rate of 389.1 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Bennington has lower violent crime.
About Bennington, VT
Nestled in the Green Mountains, Bennington is a historic town known for the Battle of Bennington monument. It's home to a small, primarily white population of around 15,000 residents. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 15,165, Bennington has a total crime rate of 2,855.3 per 100,000 residents.
About New York City, NY
New York City, a global financial hub, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River. Home to the iconic Statue of Liberty, its five boroughs house over 8 million people, making it the most populous city in the United States. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 8,299,271, New York City has a total crime rate of 3,039.7 per 100,000 residents.